American actor
Born: August 8, 1947
Larry Wilcox is an American actor best known for his role as Officer Jon Baker on the popular television series CHiPs, which aired from 1977 to 1983. Born on August 8, 1947, in San Diego, California, Wilcox grew up in Rawlins, Wyoming. After serving in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, he pursued an acting career, eventually landing guest roles in various TV shows including Lassie and The Streets of San Francisco.
Wilcox’s big break came with CHiPs, where he played the even-tempered Jon Baker alongside Erik Estrada’s more flamboyant Frank Poncherello. The show was a major hit, making Wilcox a household name during its run. After leaving CHiPs in 1982, Wilcox moved into producing and directing, working on various television and film projects. He also became involved in business ventures, including digital video and software companies.
In addition to his entertainment career, Wilcox has been active in charitable work, particularly with veterans’ organizations. His contributions to television and his ongoing public service work have left a lasting legacy.
Larry Wilcox’s 5 most popular quotes
- Life can be a bore if you’re constantly walking sidewalks instead of a tightrope once in a while.
- A lot of people in film run around with a facade and use the right vocabulary and think they’re mental giants, but it’s very limiting.
- I owe the public a good performance, the best I can give. We really bust our chops on ‘CHiPs’ but when I go home and get a weekend off, I want to spend it quietly, with my lady.
- Dentistry was an ego trip, and acting is a personal need. Usually it’s the reverse, and I honestly don’t think I had the talent in my hands to be a good dentist.
- I love to act, but business is more interesting because it’s more competitive and involves more people. There’s more ‘now’ mentality and energy. Intellectually, it’s a lot more interesting.
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